Governor Umo Eno declared a state of emergency in Akwa Ibom's education sector during the 2026 International Teachers' Day celebration in UyoEno approved the recruitment of 2,000 additional teachers, with applicants required to pass a CBT and oral interview before being consideredThe governor also announced the upgrade…

Governors in Kwara, Ekiti, Akwa Ibom, and Oyo declared October 5, 2026, a work-free or teaching-free day to mark World Teachers' DayPublic primary and secondary schools in at least one state will be closed, with parents advised to make arrangements for their childrenThe annual commemoration of World Teachers' Day was e…

Akwa Ibom government announced a special declaration ahead of the 2026 World Teachers' Day celebration on October 5The state government set aside October 5 as a teaching-free day as part of efforts to honour teachers across the stateThe declaration signals Akwa Ibom's commitment to recognising the contributions of teac…

…delivering estimated savings exceeding ₦3.5 billion.More fare cuts proposedIn Akwa Ibom, proposed fares would halve the cost of Uyo–Ikot Ekpene to ₦650, Uyo–Eket to ₦1,250 and Uyo–Oron to ₦1,500.Edo’s proposed Benin–Auchi fare is ₦4,000, compared with ₦8,000, while Kingsquare–Ugbowo–Oluku coul…

…parade and allegedly admitted involvement in the crime. Police operations in Akwa Ibom State resulted in the arrest of three suspects at a suspected criminal hideout in Itiam Etoi Village, Uyo. The operation also led to the seizure of substances suspected to be cannabis and other illicit drugs. Another suspect was arre…

…the abduction of 19 prospective NYSC members travelling to orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom statesKidnappers reportedly demanded N50 million each for the 19 victims, placing a total ransom burden of N950 million on affected familiesPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Allied P…

…and comfort for Odey’s family, colleagues and associates. The remains of The PUNCH Akwa Ibom Correspondent, Patrick Odey, were laid to rest in Mbube, Cross River State, on Saturday. In his condolence message, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, described Odey’s death as a loss to both his family and the state. The gover…

…us. Don't let them kill our children," the parents said.The Managing Director of Uko Akwa Ibom Motors Nigeria Limited, Isiah Akpan, had separately confirmed the ransom demand on Friday.Ladoja urged the families not to panic, saying efforts to bring the victims home safely were already underway. "I want to assure you th…

…that the victims left Ibadan on Wednesday and were heading to NYSC camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom States. The victims’ parents on Saturday besieged the Olubadan’s residence and appealed to him to speak to the relevant stakeholders in order to ensure the release of their children unhurt. Our correspondent reports that the…

…the East-West Road as a major economic route linking Delta with Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states. “This is the only road that leads to Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River. It is a major road; that is why it is called East-West Road,” he said. The governor also urged Nigerians not to politicise t…

…in Umunoha, Imo State, on Thursday, October 1 (read here).The Managing Director of Uko Akwa Ibom Motors Nigeria Limited, Isiah Akpan, told Punch that the kidnappers demanded N50m for each of the victims. The kidnappers also contacted the victims' families and demanded N50m for each person. Narrating how the incident ha…

…demanded N50m for each victim, amounting to N1bn. The Managing Director of Uko Akwa Ibom Motors Nigeria Limited, Isiah Akpan, had confirmed the ransom demand to The PUNCH on Friday.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Speaking on behalf of the affected families, Alhaja Akande and Oyebola Akande said the…

…corps members travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states. The victims were travelling in two buses when the attackers struck along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in the Umunoha area of Imo State on Thursday. The Managing Director of Uko Akwa Ibom Motors Nigeria Limited, Isiah Akpan, h…

…the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Umunoha, Imo State, on Thursday. The Managing Director of Uko Akwa Ibom Motors Nigeria Limited, Isiah Akpan, who confirmed the incident to Saturday PUNCH on Friday, said the gunmen demanded N50m for each of the victims. He noted that occupants of the vehicles, owned by his company, were corps…

…passengers still in captivity. The buses, travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and Bende, Abia State, respectively, were attacked around 6:30am on Thursday at Umunoha, a location known as “No Man’s Land” in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state. Among those abducted were some serving Nation…

The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Obidient Movement condemned the last-minute police directive cancelling their planned two million-man march in UyoThe march, organised in support of NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso, was scheduled to hold on October 1, 2026State Director Benjam…

…Jimeta Bridge and Cham–Numan Bridge, supporting improved regional movement. AKWA IBOM — Housing: Development of a 250-unit Renewed Hope Estate alongside wider infrastructure investment. ANAMBRA — Roads: Continued development of the strategic 107km Enugu–Onitsha corridor. BAUCHI — Roads: The Kano–Maiduguri dual carriage…

The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Fabian Obot, said the judiciary has generated a total of N437,451,035.35 in the 2025/2026 legal year as revenue, exceeding the N97.5m budgetary estimate. Justice Obot, who disclosed this in Uyo on Tuesday while declaring the 2026/2027 Legal Year open, reported that the…

…and also work towards the progress and betterment of their states.Just like Uyo is to Akwa Ibom and Ibadan is to Oyo State, the capital of Lagos State is Ikeja.Ikeja: The story of Lagos State capital. Right image for illustration purposes only. Photo Images/olasunkanmi ariyo. Ikeja Local Government, Instagram/Edward Wo…

Akwa Ibom police accused of detaining woman returning from her 3-month-old son's church dedication after falsely accusing her of child theft An Akwa Ibom resident Nse Obong-Inyang has called out the police over the alleged unlawful detention of his family members. According to Inyang, the incident occurred on Sunday, S…

Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Fabian Obot, has called for systematic application of Artificial Intelligence in the administration of justice in Nigeria. She cautioned that technology must remain “the servant of justice, not its master.” Obot stated this while delivering an address entitled, “Justice in…

…Iferike of Abuja, Chidinma Oluku of Abia, Precious Chinah of Rivers, Eno Idungafa of Akwa Ibom and Edidiong Udoidua of Ebonyi. Final placements Winner: Danielle Adewusi — Lagos 1st Runner-Up: Anita Osikhena — Edo 2nd Runner-Up: Myya Jones — Cross RiverSee more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google 3rd Runner-Up:…

…without fine option for nine crude oil thieves The Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has convicted and sentenced nine people arrested in connection with crude oil theft to 10 years in prison.Justice Joy Ikpeme delivered the judgment on Monday, September 14, finding the nine defendants guilty on two co…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has inaugurated a model primary healthcare centre at Ikot Osute in Oruk Anam Local Government Area, as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots healthcare delivery and position the state as a destination for quality medical services. Representing the governor at the event on Sunday to…

…Kogi, Benue, Enugu, Abia, Imo, Delta, Bayelsa, Anambra, Ebonyi, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The agency listed strong winds ahead of rainfall, moderate rainfall, and frequent lightning as the main features of the incoming weather.NiMe…